UNESCO
Monastery of Alcobaca
Monastery of Alcobaca
Architecture
Country:
PortugalRegion:
Portugal
Value:
World
Visit duration:
1 h
Description:
The Monastery of Santa Maria d`Alcobaç,a, north of Lisbon, was founded in the 12th century by King Alfonso I. Its size, the purity of its architectural style, the beauty of the materials and the care with which it was built make this a masterpiece of Cistercian Gothic art.
Categories:
Architecture
Architecture
Labels:
UNESCO
Why visit:
Excursion
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Best visit time:
January
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Access:
Car
Roads:
Gravel
Open:
Always
Info:
Clothing:
Seasonable
Connection:
Ok
Map and directions
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49476